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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,987.30, 367,092.15 and 161,784.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,987.30, 367,092.15 and 161,784.10 is: 242,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,987.30 : 367,092.15 = 161,784.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,987.30/367,092.15 = 161,784.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,987.30x = 367,092.15 × 161,784.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,987.30x = 59,389,673,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,389,673,104.82/244,987.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,419.40

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